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Prozac & Merlot
The Sea Life Lyrics
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You′re holding them in your head
And I guess that's just your secret
Maybe as a deaf and blind
That smile I′m hoping for
Maybe just not this time
Did you take your meds today?
Don't forget the wine
If heaven was in my head
I don't think I'd go there
They say the devil's in the details
But they never tell you where
These lyrics from The Sea Life's song Prozac & Merlot seem to be exploring the relationship between mental illness, medication, and substance abuse. The first two lines ask whether the person being addressed has confronted their demons, or are they still repressing them. The following lines suggest that this is a personal issue that is being kept secret. The next line is possibly indicating that the person being addressed has a disability, either physical or mental, which further complicates their situation.
The rest of the verse is addressing medication specifically. The line "Don't forget the wine" suggests that the person being addressed is consuming alcohol along with their medication. The chorus asks whether the desired outcome (a better mood, perhaps) has been achieved, and whether the cost of medicating is worth the effort. The reference to heaven suggests that the decision to take medication or not is a complex one, and there may be consequences either way. The reference to the devil suggests that there are risks involved with tampering with the brain's chemistry, but it's never explained what those risks might be.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you take your demons out?
Have you managed to control your inner demons?
You're holding them in your head
You're bottling them up and not dealing with them properly.
And I guess that's just your secret
You're keeping your struggles to yourself and not allowing anyone in.
Maybe as a deaf and blind
It's possible you're ignoring the fact that things aren't okay.
That smile I'm hoping for
I'm looking for some sign that you're doing alright.
Maybe just not this time
Perhaps you're not ready to smile yet.
Did you take your meds today?
Have you been taking your medication as prescribed?
Don't forget the wine
It's possible you're using alcohol to self-medicate.
If heaven was in my head
If everything was perfect in my mind.
Contributed by Max K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trevor
I’ve been scouring for a chord or tab to this. It sounds so good I was genuinely shocked to see it’s not more mainstream!!
Kaylie-jo Guimond
Still listen to this song daily, I now play it at the smoke shop I work at people love it. 🌊
Gemma Badia
That is amazing! So powerful and sensitive
N
Why doesnt this have more views,!?! It's AMAZING
casa en llamas
Did you take your demons out?
You're holding them in your head
And I guess that's just your secret
maybe as a deaf and blind
That smile I'm hoping for
maybe just not this time
Did you take your meds today?
Don't forget the wine
If heaven was in my head
Kaylie-jo Guimond
2020 and still listening daily baby
Jon Weiss
thanks so much!!! - the sea life is also working on new tunes :)
Anna B.
ah my friend!! Beautifull!